SportsGeezer readers are ever mindful of evidence that red wine might slow Alzheimer’s, spare us from cataracts, and cut the risk of some cancers. Now a Canadian study suggests that it might also stave off periodontitis, an unpleasant gum disease that afflicts about 65 percent of people over the age of 50, and that can lead to loss of bone, and teeth. The disease is caused by bacteria that stimulate the immune cells and
release highly active oxygen free radicals.
The London Times reports that a research team from the Université Laval, in Quebec, is convinced that the antioxidants in many fruits and vegetables
 and in red wine  can counter the free radicals. The researchers used an extract of cranberry juice, very similar to the polyphenols found in red wine, to test the effects of
polyphenols on the immune response from a range of bacteria commonly
found in the mouth. They found that cranberry juice was a potent inhibitor of
inflammation, and suggested that it could form the basis of a new
approach to treating gum diseases. Geezer is solidly with them. Doubting readers can learn more about why we should switch from white wine to red in the Journal of Dental Research.
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Nice post. wine has been proven effective to promote good oral health. gum disease affects millions of people specially the elderly ones every year. it’s a clear manifestation of smoking and poor oral hygiene. Daily brushing and flossing and regular professional
cleanings can significantly reduce your risk of developing this potentially serious condition.
Researchers are now finding that red wine may also be beneficial for treating the inflammation associated with periodontal diseases.
The health factor associated with red wine can be attributed to a group of chemicals called polyphenols found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and teas. Polyphenols act as antioxidants and may protect the body against common health problems caused by free radicals. High levels of free radical molecules can damage the mouth’s gum tissue and lead to inflammation.
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